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Rishikesh to Bidhannagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.

1704 kmDistance
34.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18840
Sedan₹22250
SUV₹29120
Innova / MUV₹32580
Tempo Traveller₹37790
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1870
AC Seater₹3070
Non-AC Sleeper₹2730
AC Sleeper₹3920
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4820
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Train
Sleeper₹1050
Economy₹1730
Third AC₹2420
Second AC₹3440
First AC₹4800
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Rishikesh to Bidhannagar

1704 km · ~36h 45m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rishikesh

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 426

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 576

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 726

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 852

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1002

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1152

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1278

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1428

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1578

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, West Bengal

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Rishikesh to Bidhannagar

1704 km · ~37h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rishikesh

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Rishikesh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~852 km

    ~18h 56m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 852)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Bidhannagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~852 km

    ~18h 56m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  5. Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, West Bengal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Rishikesh to Bidhannagar

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.

Direct trains

Doon Express#13010 · Express
10:15 PMHaridwar Jn
32h 40m232 stops
06:55 AM+2dHowrah Jn
Upasana Express#12328 · Superfast
11:28 PMRaiwala
27h 47m239 stops
03:15 AM+2dHowrah Jn
Kumbh Express#12370 · Superfast
11:55 PMHaridwar Jn
27h 20m237 stops
03:15 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Rishikesh to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Bidhannagar is about 1704 km by road, roughly 34.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1704 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,840 · Sedan ₹22,250 · SUV ₹29,120 · Innova / MUV ₹32,580 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,870 · AC Seater ₹3,070 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,730 · AC Sleeper ₹3,920 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,050 · Economy ₹1,730 · Third AC ₹2,420 · Second AC ₹3,440 · First AC ₹4,800

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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